In early 2023, the FDA's announcement of a shortage of two critical generic platinum chemotherapy drugs, cisplatin and carboplatin, alarmed the medical community. These drugs have been essential in the treatment of various advanced cancers for over 30 years, particularly lung, head and neck,
Advancements in cancer therapy have brought significant hope, especially with immune checkpoint blockades (ICBs), providing a groundbreaking treatment strategy for advanced cancers. Despite this, the effectiveness of ICBs has often been thwarted by therapeutic resistance, which renders
Ovarian cancer represents a significant health concern worldwide, being the eighth most frequently diagnosed cancer and the leading cause of cancer-related mortality among women globally. In 2022 alone, the disease accounted for over 324,000 new cases and 206,839 deaths across the globe. This
Researchers at University Hospitals Connor Whole Health recently conducted a comprehensive study to determine the impact of Reiki therapy on cancer outpatients undergoing infusion treatments. In particular, the study focused on assessing improvements in symptoms such as pain, fatigue, anxiety,
Breast cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in the United States. The prognosis of breast cancer is heavily dependent on the stage at which it is diagnosed, with early detection playing a crucial role in improving survival rates. However, recent research indicates a
The relationship between social risks and routine cancer screenings signifies a complex and pressing public health issue, particularly regarding how housing instability or food insecurity among patients significantly hinders essential cancer preventive care. A new study conducted by researchers at
